The Hiking Trails Of The Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock And Citico Creek Wildernesses

Hike through dazzling wildflower displays, forests of mammoth old-growth trees, and some of the most dramatic terrain in the eastern United States.
This completely updated and revised guide to the hiking trails in the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock and the Citico Creek Wildernesses, one of the most scenic and unspoiled areas of the Southern Appalachians, is an invaluable aid for novice and experienced hikers alike.
In this easy-to-use guide, outdoor writer and naturalist Tim Homan provides 30 detailed write-ups of 123 miles of wilderness trails in the Nantahala National Forest of western North Carolina and the Cherokee National Forest of eastern Tennessee, 6 trailhead area maps and 2 regional maps, as well as descriptions of the wildlife and rich botanical diversity of the area. Length, difficulty, access, and outstanding features of each trail are also provided.